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(Eagle News) — Twenty-eight volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Taal in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the volcanic tremors lasted for four to 12 minutes and included a low-level background tremor. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 4312 tons per day. A plume reaching 2800 meters tall was also detected. Entry into the Taal volcano island and the permanent danger zone should remain prohibited, PHIVOLCS said. It […]
(Eagle News)–Six volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak steam emissions were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the weak steaming rose five meters and was observed from vents on the main crater and fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]
(Eagle News)–Fourteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, weak to moderate steaming was also monitored from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which is on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam rose 10 meters before drifting southwest. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of […]
(Eagle News)–Ten volcanic earthquakes were reported at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak steaming was also monitored from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the weak steam rose 10 meters high before drifting northeast and southwest. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic […]
(Eagle News)–Seventeen volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal within 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said apart from the quakes, weak steaming was observed from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level. PHIVOLCS said “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas” can occur and threaten areas within the Taal olcano island. Entry into TVI, Taal’s […]
(Eagle News)–Fourteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Friday, Aug. 28. According to PHIVOLCS, weak steaming was also observed from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam rose 20 meters before drifting southwest. PHIVOLCS warned the public against “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or […]
(Eagle News)-A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:48 p.m., had its epicenter 8 kilometers southwest of Laurel. Depth of focus was 5 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensity:Intensity III – Tagaytay City Instrumental Intensity:Intensity III – Tagaytay City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
